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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...
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RSPCA plea over unwanted pets after dog is tied to gates...

The RSPCA is urging people not to abandon their pets and to seek support after a female boxer cross dog was left outside one of the charity’s animal centres in Warrington. CCTV caught a man tying her to the gates of the Slutchers Lane centre - run by the RSPCA’s...
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Battersea’s very own Prince Charming breaks hearts whilst searching for his...

An unlucky in love Lurcher called Prince has reached a new milestone this Valentine’s Day of being in the care of leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, for over 150 days, and is sadly yet to meet his true love. Four-year-old Prince certainly lives up to his name and is a sweet-natured dog with...
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Be pet smart with Smart Parcel Box

Even the most lovable dogs can react to postal workers. Being protective over their family unit is completely natural, so anxiety or territorial behaviour when strangers come to their door is to be expected. In 2022, the Royal Mail reported 1600 altercations with dogs during home deliveries, that’s a staggering...
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Leading cat & dog charities join forces to call for new...

Two of the UK’s leading animal welfare organisations are calling on the Government to introduce better protection for responsible renters with pets following an increase in the number of pets being handed over to rehoming charities. Dogs Trust is receiving a record number of enquiries from people being forced to...
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PDSA and Royal Canin invite pet owners throughout the UK to...

PDSA and Royal Canin are calling on pet owners across the whole of the UK to take advantage of a free weight check for their four-legged friend by signing up to the new ‘Big Weigh In’ initiative. The partnership launched their Weigh Up campaign in 2021, offering pet owners free...
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Can your dog get SAD? Dog behaviourist answers this

With the winter weather not letting up, owners who haven’t been able to take their precious pup outside for their usual amount of walks may have seen a difference in behaviour. Dog behaviourist for natural dog food brand Barking Heads, Adem Fehmi, shares the signs of canine Seasonal Affective Disorder and...
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2023: Year of the Rescue Rabbit

Rabbit Residence Rescue, based near Royston, Hertfordshire, are hoping 2023 won’t just be the Lunar Year of the Rabbit, but also Year of the Rescue Rabbit. For the rescue, and like many other animal organisations up and down the country, 2022 was extremely difficult and there seems to be no...
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Give a little love this Valentine’s Day with Lily’s Kitchen!

Want to show your furry friend just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day? Serve up something special with Lily’s Kitchen limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes – swoon-worthy food for pets with wholesome and naturally delicious ingredients. For the pup who has your heart, let them enjoy a...
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Meowing noises alert walker to abandoned cat found in zipped up...

A young cat was rescued by a caring member of the public who heard distressed cries coming from inside a zipped up laundry bag abandoned at a park in Hull. The woman was out on an early morning walk with her dog at Dane Park Nature Reserve last Thursday (26...
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30-year-old Bobi is the World’s oldest dog ever!

Guinness World Records™ the global authority on record-breaking can today announce that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal is officially the world’s oldest dog living and the oldest dog ever aged 30 years and 266 days old as of 1 February 2023. Bobi was born in the village of Conqueiros, district of Leiria...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...